Daily Current Affairs – 15 January 2022 | Gkseries
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Daily Current Affairs 15 January 2022
Indian Army Day observed on 15 January
The 74th Indian Army Day is celebrated in India on 15 January 2022. This day is a matter of great pride for every Indian, as we pay our respects to the daredevils of our country and salute them for the sacrifices they make each day for the country. The day is marked to commemorate the day when General (later Field Marshal) KM Carriappa took over the command of the Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army post Independence.
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The Indian Army is one of the most powerful militaries of the world, competing with superpowers like the US, Russia and China. The motto of the Indian Army is ‘service before self’ and its mission is to ensure national security and national unity, defend the nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintain peace and security within its borders. Salute to the brave soldiers, who risk and sacrifice their lives to protect us. Even the Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965 had given the slogan like “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.
India’s forex reserves declines by $878 mn to $632.7 bn
The country’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $878 million to stand at $632.736 billion in the week ended January 7, 2022. In the previous week ended December 31, India’s reserves dropped by $1.466 billion to $633.614 billion. The decline was mainly due to a fall in gold reserves and foreign currency assets (FCA). In the reporting week, FCAs decreased by $497 million to $569.392 billion.
The value of the country’s gold reserves inched down by $360 million to $39.044 billion, while SDR value was down by $16 million to $19.098 billion. India’s reserve position with the IMF dipped by $5 million to $5.202 billion.
India give support to Sri Lanka to overcome forex crisis
India has announced a USD 900 million loan to Sri Lanka to build up its depleted foreign reserves and for food imports, amidst a shortage of almost all essential commodities in the island nation. It must be noted that Sri Lanka is currently facing a shortage of almost all essential commodities due to a shortage of dollars to pay for the imports. India is extending its support through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay met Cabraal and expressed India’s strong support to Sri Lanka in the wake of RBI extending over USD 900 million facilities.
These comprise deferment of Asian Clearing Union settlement of over USD 509 million and currency swap of USD 400 million. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a shortage of almost all essentials due to a shortage of dollars to pay for the imports.
Additionally, power cuts are imposed at peak hours as the state power entity is unable to obtain fuel to run turbines. The state fuel entity has stopped oil supplies as the electricity board has large unpaid bills.The only refinery was shut as it was unable to pay dollars for crude imports.
Cyprus detects new ‘Deltacron’ Covid variant
Scientists in Cyprus have detected a new variant of coronavirus dubbed as ‘Deltacron’- combining both the Delta and Omicron variants, coupled with 10 mutations from Omicron. The variant has already affected 25 people in Cyprus. According to Dr Leondios Kostrikis, the head of the laboratory of biotechnology and molecular virology at the University of Cyprus, As per reports, 25 cases have been detected so far. Out of 25, 11 patients were hospitalised while the remaining were from the general public.
The new variant from the lineage named B.1.640.2 is believed to have infected 12 people in the country, according to the yet-to-be peer-reviewed study supported by the French government. Studies have shown that the co-existence of Delta and Omicron increases the chances of a new variant as a result of them trading genes.
Raghuvendra Tanwar appointed chairman of ICHR
Raghuvendra Tanwar, professor emeritus, Kurukshetra University (KU) has been appointed as chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi, for a period of three years by the Government of India (GOI).
Tanwar appointment is for a period of three years from the day he assumes the office of the Chairman of the Council or until further order. Tanwar, who joined Kurukshetra University as a lecturer in August 1977, has an outstanding academic record, with two gold medals in MA History.
About the ICHR:
The primary aim and objective of the Indian Council of Historical Research is to promote and give directions to historical research and to encourage and foster objective and scientific writing of history. Enhancing the academic standard of the output of ICHR activities has been the foremost objective in it’s agenda.
18th Kachai Lemon Festival begins in Manipur 2022
18th Edition two days Kachai Lemon Festival began in Manipur In the local ground of Kachai village Ukhrul District. The Kachai Lemon Festival is organized every year to promote this unique type of lemon fruit and to encourage lemon farmers. This year, altogether 260 stalls are put up at the festival showcasing the rich reap of lemon this year. This year the festival is being organised under the theme ‘Organic Kachai Lemon for Safe Environment and Rural Transformation’. A training program for lemon farmers will be held tomorrow as part of the festival.
Kachai lemon of Manipur has been given Geographical Indication (GI) registration tag and is widely grown in Kachai village of Ukhrul district. Unlike other lemon varieties grown in other parts of the world, Kachai lemon is considered unique as it is a rich source of ascorbic acid and is famous for its juice content.
Olympic medal-winning Athlete Deon Lendore passes away
Olympic and world medallist sprinter Deon Lendore passed away in an unfortunate car crash in Texas, USA, late on Monday, at the age of just 29-years.
He was born on 28 October 1992 in Trinidad and Tobago (the Caribbean Islands, South America), was an expert of 400 meters championships. He participated in the London Olympics in 2012 and won a Bronze medal in 4×400 meter relay. He also participated in the Tokyo Olympic 2021 and in 2016 Rio Olympics.